BLN/Koger Family Scholarship
The Derek Koger Family Scholarship Fund was established to assist less fortunate students by affording them opportunities to make key connections with people that will help them make a difference in society. Mr. Koger, being a graduate of USF, believes that all it takes is a little push, hard work and consistency to be successful. By establishing this fund, the Koger family hopes to help many young lives turn their dreams into a reality.
Scholarship Purpose
To offer scholarships to full-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing all majors, in all colleges, on all campuses. This scholarship is renewable up to 8 semesters. Preference for financial need. Preference for students engaged in the Black Leadership Network that supports African Americans and African American initiatives throughout the USF and in our community. Preference to students who have graduated from high school in Okeechobee, Florida.
Rhea F. Law, USF President
The growth and success of Tampa Bay is intrinsically linked with the growth and success of USF. There is so much potential, and the future is very bright.